During an intense game of Words with Friends recently, I got to thinking about the words I use most to describe the things I love. Soft, chic, edgy, retro, fashion-forward, fresh and blousy are at the top of the list. I love things that are silk, rayon, cotton or cashmere. Recently, since the line Gold Hawk made its debut at our Newbury Street store, I’ve also discovered a love for bamboo. And I love the way neutrals like camel, grey and navy pair with bolder tones like magenta, kelly green and cerulean. I always prefer navy to black, which I owe to my maternal grandmother.
My grandmother, in her younger years, kept a closet full of navy “slacks”, sweaters, coats and hats. Navy is, to quote one of her favorite fashion words, “sharp.”
Shoshanna Caroline Marinere Pullover Sweater
I couldn’t help but think that my sharp-dresser granny would have swooned over this sweet-as-pie Shoshanna sweater that arrived last week. The Caroline Marinere Pullover in Tomato Stripe pairs well with black skinnies and camel boots now, for a classic look with a downtown edge. Later though, denim cut-offs will make it perfect for running about town or heading to the shore. Of course, summer is the season of showers though, and white pants and cork wedges or red pumps will have you rocking the retro look my grandmother so loved: smart, classic, and perfectly 70s. This look of the day is a look to reinvent every day.
Brianne